From Broadway to Canvas

Mary Kilpatrick · Broadway Actress · Published Illustrator · Painter

Original figurative paintings celebrating women · Mixed media with real feathers, gems, and found materials · First edition giclée prints available

PersonasPersonas
GeriGeri
Josephine BakerJosephine Baker
Breaking AwayBreaking Away
Girls Night OutGirls Night Out
JourneyJourney
CovidCovid
Cat LadyCat Lady
Kissing CousinsKissing Cousins
ShowgirlShowgirl
HarmonyHarmony
DeconstructionDeconstruction
BraveryBravery
BeautyBeauty
Two DancersTwo Dancers
Jamaican HeroJamaican Hero
TickleTickle
Earth MotherEarth Mother
Christ MassChrist Mass
Virtual GirlVirtual Girl
Cotton CandyCotton Candy
PersonasPersonas
GeriGeri
Josephine BakerJosephine Baker
Breaking AwayBreaking Away
Girls Night OutGirls Night Out
JourneyJourney
CovidCovid
Cat LadyCat Lady
Kissing CousinsKissing Cousins
ShowgirlShowgirl
HarmonyHarmony
DeconstructionDeconstruction
BraveryBravery
BeautyBeauty
Two DancersTwo Dancers
Jamaican HeroJamaican Hero
TickleTickle
Earth MotherEarth Mother
Christ MassChrist Mass
Virtual GirlVirtual Girl
Cotton CandyCotton Candy

About the Artist

Mary Kilpatrick has spent her life telling stories that matter — on Broadway stages, in a book used in shelters and counseling settings worldwide, and on canvas. Her paintings are vivid, emotionally charged works centered on women's lives: their strength, their tenderness, their resilience, and their joy.

Mary's artistic journey began under the lights of New York City's most storied theaters. She performed on Broadway at the Martin Beck Theatre in the long-running revival of Oh! Calcutta! (1976–1989). Her national tour credits include The Pirates of Penzance (1986–1988), Bye Bye Birdie, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. She later appeared in the independent film A Stone in the Water (2019), shot in Central Oregon. That theatrical training carried directly into her painting — her figures carry gesture, weight, and emotional presence that only comes from years of performing and directing.

While working as a Children's Specialist at Sanctuary for Families in New York City, Mary saw firsthand what children endure in violent homes. With her husband, writer Howard Schor, she created A Place for Starr: A Story of Hope for Children Experiencing Family Violence — illustrating it from the child's perspective, showing adults only from the neck down, the way a small child actually sees the world. The book sold over 10,000 copies across two editions and continues to be used as a therapeutic tool in shelters and counseling settings worldwide — and remains available on Amazon today.

After relocating to Bend, OR in 2002, Mary continued advocacy work with Saving Grace and co-founded BEAT Children's Theatre (Bend Experimental Art Theatre) in 2006. The program now serves over 500 students directly each season, reaches 1,500–2,000 more through community partnerships, and draws approximately 5,000 audience members annually. In 2015, the Oregon State Legislature passed House Resolution 9 formally honoring Mary and Howard for their work building BEAT.

Originals and prints available nationwide. Currently exhibiting in the Texas Hill Country — available for private viewings in the Boerne, San Antonio, and Austin corridor.

The paintings on this site are the product of that life. They are not decorative objects. They are the work of someone who has earned the right to paint what she paints — and they show it.

Her paintings span the full range of women's lives — strength, tenderness, joy, solitude, resilience, and defiance. Her subjects are diverse in background, age, and expression. The paintings that carry political weight — Bravery, Breaking Away — don't come from research or abstraction. They come from someone who has spent years sitting in rooms with women navigating the hardest moments of their lives. That proximity makes the work ring true in a way that is felt before it is understood.

Mary Kilpatrick, figurative painter Bend Oregon

Credentials

Original Paintings

Every painting is a one-of-one original — when it sells, it is gone permanently. Many works are mixed media: real feathers, gemstones, lace, silk ribbon, and cotton physically embedded in the canvas. Each one is a singular object. When you own an original, you own the only one that exists or will ever exist. All originals include a Certificate of Authenticity. Originals from $2,000. Inquire for condition notes, dimensions, framing, and shipping. Private viewings available by appointment — or by arrangement nationwide.

One-of-one originals Certificate of Authenticity Private viewing available
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First Edition Giclée Prints

Each painting is available as a numbered first edition giclée print on 100% cotton rag fine art paper. Every edition is limited to a maximum of 100 prints — when the edition closes, it closes permanently. Each print ships with a signed, numbered Certificate of Authenticity documenting its place in the edition. Choose from three museum-quality papers: Somerset Velvet, Hot Press, or Cold Press. As Mary's work becomes more widely known, early prints represent the beginning of a collector's relationship with the work.

Once a first edition sells out, it is closed permanently.

First edition prints Max 100 per edition Signed certificate 255–340 gsm cotton rag paper
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What Collectors Say

From collectors who own the work.

★★★★★

"Mary's work is unlike anything I've seen. I purchased Earth Mother and it completely transformed the room. The texture, the color, the presence — extraordinary. Worth every penny."

— Sandra T.

★★★★★

"I've been collecting art for twenty years and Mary's paintings have a story behind them that most work doesn't. Showgirl is the centerpiece of my home. Every detail of the transaction was handled beautifully."

— Carolyn M.

★★★★★

"I adore my Mary original hanging in my house. Guests notice it and comment often. The painting completes the room."

— Dione J.

★★★★★

"Mary's background in theater comes through in every painting. The figures feel alive. I purchased Girls Night Out as a gift and the recipient cried. That's what great art does."

— Laura K.

Before You Buy

How do I buy an original painting?
Use the inquiry form below or email art@marykilpatrick.com with the title of the work you're interested in. The studio will provide condition notes, framing details, and shipping options. Private viewings available in Bend, OR and by arrangement nationwide. Originals ship anywhere in the US — crating and shipping options provided on inquiry.
Are prints available?
Yes. First edition giclée prints are available for all works on 100% cotton rag fine art paper — Somerset Velvet (255 gsm), Hot Press Smooth (330 gsm), or Cold Press Textured (340 gsm). Archival pigment inks on museum-quality cotton rag paper. Each print ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Once an edition sells out, it closes permanently.
What medium does Mary paint in?
Mary primarily paints in acrylic and mixed media on canvas. Many works incorporate feathers, glass jewelry, cotton, fabric, and other found materials that add texture and dimension to the surface.
Do paintings come with a Certificate of Authenticity?
Yes. Every original painting comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Giclée prints also include a signed certificate from the artist.
Can I view the work in person before buying?
Yes. Private viewings are available by appointment in Bend, Oregon. Contact art@marykilpatrick.com to schedule.
What is a giclée print?
Giclée (zhee-KLAY) is a museum-quality fine art printing process using archival pigment inks on premium substrates. Mary's prints are produced on 100% cotton rag fine art paper — Somerset Velvet, Hot Press, or Cold Press — the same materials used by galleries and museums worldwide. The result is exceptional color fidelity and detail that is built to last and does justice to the original painting.
How do I care for and preserve a painting?
Keep paintings away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations. Acrylic paintings can be gently dusted with a soft dry brush. Avoid hanging near heating or cooling vents. For mixed media works with physical elements such as feathers or fabric, avoid touching the surface. If a painting needs cleaning beyond dusting, consult a professional conservator.
How are paintings shipped?
Shipping details are arranged after purchase. Smaller works are carefully packaged and shipped via insured carrier. Larger works may require custom crating. Shipping costs are discussed at time of sale. In-person viewings in Bend, OR are welcome to arrange pickup by appointment.
Why does the limited edition of 100 prints matter?
When an edition closes, it closes permanently — no further prints are ever made from that painting. Each print ships with a signed, numbered Certificate of Authenticity documenting its exact position in the edition. This gives the print verifiable provenance and a fixed place in the artist's catalog. Mary's credentials — Broadway, published illustration, legislative honors, decades of advocacy work used in shelters worldwide — are the credentials of an artist whose work will be more widely known over time. Collectors who acquire prints early own documented works from the beginning of that arc.
What makes an original different from a print?
Many of Mary's originals are mixed media — they contain real physical materials embedded in the canvas: actual feathers, gemstones, lace, silk ribbon, cotton. These elements create texture, dimension, and physical presence — each original is a three-dimensional object that commands a room in a way that is entirely its own. When you stand in front of Earth Mother or Cotton Candy, you are looking at a physical object made of real materials — that is categorically different from any reproduction, however fine the paper or ink. A private viewing is strongly recommended for anyone considering an original.
What is a Certificate of Authenticity?
A Certificate of Authenticity is a signed document from the artist confirming the work is an original, one-of-one painting created by Mary Kilpatrick. It includes the title, medium, dimensions, and date of the work. This certificate accompanies every original painting and every giclée print sold through the studio, and adds provenance value for collectors.

Inquire

To inquire about an original, request a private viewing, or ask about prints — fill out the form below or reach out directly. For originals, the studio will provide condition notes, dimensions, framing options, and shipping details. Private viewings are available by appointment. Originals ship nationwide. Prints ship nationwide.

art@marykilpatrick.com

(458) 666-3614

To order a print, visit the Prints page.

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Mary Kilpatrick creates original contemporary figurative paintings centered on women, emotional storytelling, resilience, movement, and human connection. Her artwork is inspired by a lifelong background in Broadway performance, national touring productions, published illustration, and advocacy work supporting women and children. Original acrylic and mixed media paintings available directly from the artist. First edition giclée prints on 100% cotton rag fine art paper available online. Based in Bend, Oregon.